Anfenger, Milton L. (Milton Louis), 1874-1952
Biography
Milton Louis Anfenger was born in Denver, Colorado, September 3, 1874. It is said that Congregation Emanuel in Denver, Colorado was founded at the bris or circumcision ceremony of Milton Anfenger, the eldest son of Louis and Louise Anfenger. He married Essie Wolfshon in 1911. Milton Anfenger became a successful attorney and leader in Denver. He was a lifetime board member of National Jewish Hospital and wrote a book about its early history. Anfenger was active in state politics and was elected to the Colorado state senate in 1904. From 1923 to 1932, he was the owner of the Denver Bears baseball club. Milton Anfenger was a humanitarian, and civic leader in Denver, president of the Denver Western Baseball Club, and a member of the Elks, Masons, Shriners, and B'nai B'rith. Milton Anfenger died in Denver in 1952.
Found in 57 Collections and/or Records:
Figure Dissected at Trial, circa 1915
Copy of newspaper articles about attorney Milton Louis Anfenger defending Horrace Golden, an illusionist, for non-payment for a wood model. The question was whether the arms and legs were detachable. Milton Anfenger lost the court case, but said he would appeal.
Graduating Exercises of the Denver High School, 1892 June 9
Group of Men and Women in Front of Fence, 1912
Group of men and women standing in front of a large wood fence. Milton Anfenger is eighth from the right in the front. He is standing sideways and is smoking a cigar. The photograph is on page 172 of Milton Anfenger's scrapbook. He belonged to a number of organizations, including B'nai B'rith and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.
Group of Men and Women on Hill, 1912
Growing up in Early Colorado: The Lives of Jewish Children, 2012
Brief biographies of Jewish men and women who grew up in Jewish communities in Colorado. Contains historical photographs and interviews with people describing their childhoods.
Initiation of Milton Anfenger Class, 1940 December 13
Thirteen men pose together in tuxedos at the Initiation of Milton Anfenger Class 170. Back row left to right: S. Frazin, Secy.; Sid Schwartz, Guardian; L. Heilerstein, Trustee; H. Levine; S. Shuteran, monitor; H. Pells, Asst. Monitor; and Ike Mellman, warden. Front row left to right: A. B. Hirschfeld, treas; Si Quiat; Dr. Ed. Silverberg, Pres.; M. L. Anfenger, trustee; Ade Gertz, V-Pres; and Noah Atler, trustee.
Invitation to Denver Base Ball Association Dinner, 1912 October 2
Invitation to a dinner given by The Denver Base Ball Association held at the Savoy Hotel in Denver, Colorado. There are autographs written on the invitation. Milton Louis Anfenger was a member of the Denver Base Ball Club and was owner of the Denver Bears from 1923 to 1932. He was known as Denver's ''Mr. Baseball.'' Milton Anfenger was also a Colorado state senator and an attorney.
Invitation to Denver Base Ball Club Dinner, 1911 October 9
League of American Wheelmen Membership Card, Between 1893-1895
Louise Anfenger with Children, circa 1890
Louise Anfenger of Denver, Colorado sits with a baby on her lap and her five other children at her side. Milton stands left, the other boys are Joseph and Fred. The girls are Flora, Fannie, and Stella. Louis Anfenger (Louise's husband), arrived in Denver in 1870 and was a founder of Temple Emanuel, B'nai B'rith and National Jewish Hospital.
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